"I Believe": Exploring the Apostles' Creed | 
 enlarge | Author: Alister E. Mcgrath
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 120
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0830819460
Dewey Decimal Number: 238.11
EAN: 9780830819461
ASIN: 0830819460
Publication Date: June 1998
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- What are the basics of Christian belief?
- How can you know the most important elements of the faith?
- When you hear people talk about doctrines that seem unfamiliar, how can you know if they are at the core of Christianity or outside the center?
The basics of Christian faith have remained the same for centuries. Affirmed by the church around the world since its earliest years, these truths are summarized in documents known as creeds. Among these, the Apostles' Creed is one of the most important.In this brief book, Alister McGrath introduces you to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Divided into six sections with reflection and discussion questions included for each core truth, "I Believe" is ideal for your personal study or for use in a small group or Sunday school class.Here is the basic book you need to understand the basics of Christianity.
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 Very good study of the Apostle's Creed April 14, 2008
Very well written, in-depth study of the Apostle's Creed. We're using it as a group study.
The book has divided the Creed into six main sections, designed for each one to be an evening's study. Each section looks at the biblical foundations (references are found throughout), deals with some common questions, and explains ideas that may be often confusing. Then it works with the relevance of each section to daily life. Some proposed study questions are listed near the end of each chapter, followed by suggestions for further reading.
To use this as a group study, it would help to do some homework, at least to read through the section before the study. The text is a little long to just read through as a group. It isn't a "fill in the blanks" study. Rather, it's a thorough discussion with a few guiding questions at the end.
 Discover the basis of this statement of faith March 7, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We are using this book in a Small Group study. The author's insight into both the scriptural basis for the statements in the Creed and the historical development and context for the Creed is excellent. We're learning a lot...
My favorite on the Creed overall March 2, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Concise, inexpensive, nicely packaged, clearly written. And by someone who is both highly competent (Oxford prof.) and actually believes the Creed is true. The study questions at the end of each chapter, and teh non-techical approach make this idea for small group discussion or a c.e. class.
Overall, this would be my first choice. For those who want more words and a slightly more pugnacious approach, also get Michale Horton We Believe. For a GREAT intro., and some other good insights, by a Catholic scholar who is less orthodox than McGrath -- Luke Timothy Johnson's new The Creed (2003) is a good second choice. For a variety of moderately liberal and neo-orthodox perspectives, and a mix of theological and sermonic materials, check out the new Van Harn, ed., Exploring and Proclaiming The Apostles' Creed (2004). But get McGrath first.
Good basic introduction to the Creed December 10, 1999
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This has been a good little book for my own personal study. It can clarify just what we mean when we say things like "I belive in the communion of saints." Highly recommended for someone who is curious in exploring some of the basic tenets of the Christian faith. Good for group study.
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